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Bath
Address: Rte. 209, Bath ME
Phone: 207.389.1335
Located just 15 minutes from downtown Bath, Popham Beach State Park is three miles of sandy beach at the mouth of the Kennebec River. Although the beach is often quite windy, there are tidal pools, fishing spots, and a sandbar that leads to an island at low tide to explore. After the 400 parking spaces available are filled, the beach is closed to cars. Lifeguards on duty. For current tide and parking information, call 207.389.9125.
Brunswick
Address: Off Rte 24, Cook's Corner, Brunswick ME
Phone: 877.872.4321
Email: psummer@thomaspointbeach.com
Thomas Point Beach is a sandy beach and nature preserve overlooking Thomas Bay. Besides the basic lifeguard, changing, toilet, and shower facilities, Thomas Point also has a playground, softball, volleyball, horseshoe play areas, bike trails, snack bar, gift shop, arcade, a lodge, and camping areas. Open daily from 9 am to sunset through September. Admission $3.50, children under 12 $2, free for children under 3 and seniors over 80, seniors $2 on weekdays. Check online for admission specials.
Freeport
Address: Staples Point Rd, Freeport ME
Phone: 207.865.4198
Email: winslowpark@freeportmaine.com
Winslow Memorial Park Camping & Public Beach is a public beach with full-service facilities. It offers picnic areas, camp sites, a playground, hiking trails, fishing, and boating opportunities. Open from 8 am to 30 minutes after sunset through Columbus Day. Day-use fee for Freeport residents $1 and for non-residents $2.
Georgetown
Address: Rte 127, Georgetown ME
Phone: 207.371.2303
Reid State Park is a beautiful oceanfront park with 1.5 miles of sandy beach, divided into three swimming areas, including a saltwater lagoon. Ample swimming, fishing, boating, canoeing, and picnicking opportunities. There's also a rocky area to explore. Lifeguards, toilet, shower and changing facilities, plus two snack bars and parking for 1000 cars. Admission is $6.50 for non-residents, $4.50 for residents, $1 for children ages 5-11, and $2 for senior non-residents. Maine seniors and children under 5 free. This beach is included on the Maine State Parks season pass, which costs $60 for a vehicle, $30 for an individual.
Lamoine State Park
Address: 23 State Park Rd, Ellsworth, ME
Phone: 207.667.4778
Outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, and boating tend to be more popular than swimming here. No lifeguards on duty. Facilities include restrooms, a playground area, a bathhouse, and a boat-launching ramp. Open through Oct 15. Admission $3, $1 for children ages five through 11.
Moose Point State Park
Address: Rte 1, Searsport ME
Phone: 207.548.2882
The beach may be rocky, but there is plenty of swimming and tidal pools to be explored, not to mention hiking trails, a picnic area, and views of Penobscot Bay. Open through Sept 30. Included on Maine State Parks season pass, a minimal day-use fee is charged.
Roque Bluffs State Park
Address: 145 Schoppee Point Rd, Roque Bluffs, ME
Phone: 207.255.3475
Located six miles off Rte 1, this versatile beach offers a pebble shore on the ocean side and a freshwater pond on the other. Picnic tables, grills, a bathhouse, restrooms, and a playground area available. Open through Sept 30. Admission $3.
